Denverpalace if a new Plaza was opened in April 1933 it’s not listed on CT. Also I looked at the other 27 theatres listed in Gary and see nothing which would correspond to a 1933 opening on either Broadway or 16th Street.
The Chief opened as a three screen venue in 1977. At the time it proudly announced there were three theatres under one roof as opposed to the Fairfield I and II which were across the street from each other. See uploaded photo. A fourth theatre was subsequently added, possibly in 1980 as was suggested in the overview.
According to the 1916 Motion Picture World the operation of the Gem was taken over by William Helmann who then abandoned the Majestic Theatre for this venue which had accommodations for fifty more patrons.
The Majestic Theatre had been operated by William Helmann until 1916 when he took over the Gem theatre that year. The rationale was that the Gem accommodated fifty more patrons. Presumably George Koberstein took over the operation for the short period until it closed.
Years after the closure in 2012 the deteriorating building was purchased at a tax auction in May 2019. However the new owners moved out of state and nothing was done. It was the plan of the town to acquire and demolish the building, which I presume they did, and redevelop the location.
I have uploaded a 1941 image of the theatre, a 1952 ad and an article about a new, 650 seat, twin cinema which was to be built for a Spring 1973 opening which never happened.
The Holiday suffered tremendous damage as a result of the 1976 Teton Dam flood. The projection booth was spared because the water level only reached 11 feet. The Holiday was the first theatre in Rexburg to reopen after the flood.
Uploaded an abstract about the demolition of the Royal which I found on EastIdahoNews.com. Demolition was on December 13, 1979.
According to what you can read there had been five theatres in Rigby over the years with three open at one point. The Royal was the last to go.
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In May 1908 Race for Millions was the feature at the Theato.
I’ve uploaded an ad from 1911 which appeared in the Orangeberg, SC Times and Democrat.
Point of information: The name Theato for a theatre is coincidental. I found a number of references to individuals with Theato as a surname in articles about residents in the Carolinas.
The Lake Orion Review had an article that a new shopping complex would include a 650 seat twin theatre that would open in 1973. That never materialized. I’ve uploaded a photo of that article.
Uploaded a shared ad with the Paradise in Cotter, AR which appeared in the Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, AR, on May 11, 1945.
Denverpalace if a new Plaza was opened in April 1933 it’s not listed on CT. Also I looked at the other 27 theatres listed in Gary and see nothing which would correspond to a 1933 opening on either Broadway or 16th Street.
Uploaded a photo of an August 1956 broadside for the Center.
The Chief opened as a three screen venue in 1977. At the time it proudly announced there were three theatres under one roof as opposed to the Fairfield I and II which were across the street from each other. See uploaded photo. A fourth theatre was subsequently added, possibly in 1980 as was suggested in the overview.
Unlike its sister theatre across the street Cinema II did not have a balcony, AKA Smoking Loge.
Uploaded photos as the Solano and one from 1977 as the Fairfield I.
Uploaded an ad for the Levon from August 12, 1943 from the Roanoke Rapids Herald.
You can do a virtual tour of the complex. Truly amazing.
According to the March-April Motion Picture World the seating capacity was 600.
Uploaded an image of announcement of the opening of the Star Theatre and one of a 1964 theatre card.
According to the 1916 Motion Picture World the operation of the Gem was taken over by William Helmann who then abandoned the Majestic Theatre for this venue which had accommodations for fifty more patrons.
The Majestic Theatre had been operated by William Helmann until 1916 when he took over the Gem theatre that year. The rationale was that the Gem accommodated fifty more patrons. Presumably George Koberstein took over the operation for the short period until it closed.
The Eglin Enlisted Hall, a “performance space” opened in 2010.
Among the featured attractions in 1978 was The Big Fix.
Years after the closure in 2012 the deteriorating building was purchased at a tax auction in May 2019. However the new owners moved out of state and nothing was done. It was the plan of the town to acquire and demolish the building, which I presume they did, and redevelop the location.
Found one reference to it as the Between the Lakes Drive-In. Uploaded a photo. Hudson preferred to be called “Red”. Sure beats Cecil.
I have uploaded a 1941 image of the theatre, a 1952 ad and an article about a new, 650 seat, twin cinema which was to be built for a Spring 1973 opening which never happened.
Movies are projected on the side of a three story building rather than an actual screen. $20.00 per car.
Uploaded photo by Kenishia Minta.
The Holiday suffered tremendous damage as a result of the 1976 Teton Dam flood. The projection booth was spared because the water level only reached 11 feet. The Holiday was the first theatre in Rexburg to reopen after the flood.
Uploaded an abstract about the demolition of the Royal which I found on EastIdahoNews.com. Demolition was on December 13, 1979.
According to what you can read there had been five theatres in Rigby over the years with three open at one point. The Royal was the last to go.
In May 1908 Race for Millions was the feature at the Theato.
I’ve uploaded an ad from 1911 which appeared in the Orangeberg, SC Times and Democrat.
Point of information: The name Theato for a theatre is coincidental. I found a number of references to individuals with Theato as a surname in articles about residents in the Carolinas.
The Lake Orion Review had an article that a new shopping complex would include a 650 seat twin theatre that would open in 1973. That never materialized. I’ve uploaded a photo of that article.
Plans were announced about a new multiplex in 2018 but that never materialized.
I have uploaded photos of the signage for the Drive-In and an aerial shot of parked cars taken from the screen side of the venue.